Cadillac Escalade Owner's Manual page 216

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Seats and Restraints
• Does the lap belt fit low and
snug on the hips, touching the
thighs?
If you answered "yes" to this
question, proceed to the next
question.
If you answered "no" to this
question, the child should
continue to use a booster seat.
• Can the proper safety belt fit
be maintained for the duration
of the trip?
If you answered "no" to this
question, the child should
continue to use a booster seat.
If you answered "yes" to this
question, an older child should
wear a lap/shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a
shoulder belt can provide.
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The shoulder belt should not cross
the face or neck.
The lap part of the belt should be
worn low and snug on the hips,
just touching the thighs. In a
crash, this applies force to the
strong pelvic bones.
Otherwise, in a crash, the belt
would apply force to the child's
abdomen. This could cause serious
or even fatal injuries.
CAUTION
In a crash, a vehicle occupant
who is not restrained properly
could become airborne and
strike and injure another person
in the vehicle, or could be
ejected from the vehicle.
CAUTION
A safety belt must be used by
only one person at a time. Do
not allow two children to share
the same belt.
See "Safety Belts" earlier in this
section for additional safety
belt instructions and safety
information.